WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio made a noticeable change to his gear during the Royal Rumble Premium Live Event, held live at the King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The alteration involved a black skin-tight vest that concealed the cross tattoo on his chest, and the usual cross on his mask was replaced with a crown emblem.
This modification seems to have been required due to the event’s location and cultural considerations, reflecting similar restrictions seen with female WWE stars, who must wear outfits fully covering their bodies during shows in Saudi Arabia.
Brief Performance in This Year’s Men’s Royal Rumble Match
The renowned luchador entered the Men’s Royal Rumble match at the fourth position after Oba Femi, Bron Breakker, and Solo Sikoa. Known for his quickness and agility, Mysterio attempted to outmaneuver his larger opponents, but his time in the ring was brief as Oba Femi eliminated him within three minutes by tossing him out over the top rope.
WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Interested in Partnering with Mysterio
WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion IYO SKY recently shared her enthusiasm for teaming up with Rey Mysterio. In an interview with Denise Salecado, SKY mentioned her desire for more intergender or mixed tag team matches during her WWE career as well as in WWE 2K26.
“So I have so many dream opponents, and it could be do it in 2K. I’m so excited about it. Also, I would love to have intergender match or mixed tag match because I didn’t have [them] many times in [my] WWE career. I would love to tag team with Rey Mysterio,” SKY said.
Whether this collaboration will happen remains to be seen, but the idea has sparked interest among fans and wrestlers alike.
Implications of Gear Changes and Future Opportunities
The adjustment in Mysterio’s Royal Rumble gear highlights the careful balancing act WWE performs when presenting its stars in diverse international locations, especially where cultural sensitivities are significant. These constraints can affect performers’ usual presentations but are essential for complying with local expectations.
Looking ahead, the interest shown by WWE wrestlers such as IYO SKY in intergender tag team matches may open new storytelling and match possibilities, expanding WWE’s competitive formats. Meanwhile, fans will watch closely how Rey Mysterio adapts to these constraints and what role he will play in upcoming WWE events worldwide.
